Grants Specialist

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

Job Location:

Salem, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

OUR MISSION: EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND EXIT POVERTY BY PROVIDING VITAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.

Our Vision: All people are respected for their infinite worth and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

The Grants Specialist oversees the implementation enforcement and accuracy of procedures involved in grant management. The person in this position will maintain an accurate accounting and responsibility for the operations of grant administration and related accounting duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in Accounting or two or more years of general clerical accounting experience.
Coursework in business accounting bookkeeping or related field highly preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Driver qualification status is not required for this position.
Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Has strong GAAP foundation including accrual accounting revenue recognition and grant accounting.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately follow instructions in both oral and written form.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Teams and Outlook) and database software.
Demonstrated proficiency in non-profit finances and grants administration preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Prepares records and reviews all agency grant/contracts ensuring compliance with the funding guidelines restrictions budget and grant requirements.
Completes invoices for grant payments/reimbursements.
Provides accurate and timely financial reports conducts grant research and analysis in partnership with Program Directors.
Prepares monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for grant managers in accordance with grant guidelines and established schedules.
Meets with Program Directors as needed to ensure proper tracking and adherence to budgets as they relate to financial statements.
Ensures reports are accurate and expenses are coded to the correct grant/contract documentation is adequate and all fiscal and grant guidelines are met.
Tracks Agency requests for reimbursement to assure optimum level of cash is available.
Responds to inquiries from funders and staff by email in person and over the phone.
Assists auditors with obtaining documentation and answering questions.
Supports Grants Specialist II in preparation of the annual budget for all grants. Makes periodic budget projections to assure budget limitations are adhered to.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with both internal colleagues and external agency contacts.
Continuous professional development in the areas of financial record keeping and accounting principles and practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity for handling office equipment.
Ability to effectively perform job duties with only occasional direction.
Stays highly organized with a regular follow-up routine to satisfy competing schedules and deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
Working with coworkers/clients over the phone and in-person.
Occasional noise and distractions in workspaces.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression age veterans and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position please notify a member of our team at .

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Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action AgencyOUR MISSION: EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND EXIT POVERTY BY PROVIDING VITAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. Our Vision: All people are respected for their infinite worth and supported to envision and reach a positive future. The Grants Sp...